Bidding on the website

How to bid:

You can search for properties that meet your needs and see the full details of those properties. You can only bid for properties where you match the qualifying criteria.

What you need to bid:

Dont be worried about the word ‘Bid, you wont be parting with any money. All this means is that you are actively interested and wish to be considered for the Property or Properties you are applying for.

In order to bid you will need:

• Your housing register reference number

• Your date of birth

STEP 1

Type www.gnhomeoptions.org.uk in to the address bar of your Internet browser

STEP 2

Click the ‘Login/my account” option then enter your housing register reference number and date of birth. At this stage your login will be confirmed and details of any current bids will be shown.

STEP 3

Click the ‘Property search option. Select any search criteria that you require (for example you may wish to search for a particular size of property) and click search.

STEP 4

A list of properties matching your search criteria will be displayed. If you are eligible for a property then an ‘Apply Now button will be displayed. If you are not eligible then the reason you are not eligible to bid for the property will be displayed

STEP 5

For a property that you are eligible for click the ‘Apply now button. You will be shown the property details and asked to confirm your bid. When you confirm your bid you will be told that your bid has been successfully placed.